SunWise

1. SunWise a program that radiates good ideas www.epa.gov/sunwise Grades 6-8 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2. Be SunWise

3. What do you know about the Sun?

4. The Sun Helpful Harmful Keeps Us Warm Causes Sunburns Makes Our Skin Wrinkle Helps Plants Grow

5. Helpful and Harmful Effects of Sunlight Helpful Harmful Keeps Us Warm Produces Suntan and Sunburn Effects Our Immune System Vitamin D Synthesis Causes Skin Cancer Help Plants Grow Photosensitivity Kills Germs Makes Your Skin Wrinkle Makes Us Feel Good Introduction Causes Eye Damage Provides Light To See By

6. The Sun… …is essential for life on Earth. It helps plants to grow, and provides warmth and light. Sunlight also helps people to be happy and healthy. Introduction

7. The Sun… …produces light and warmth but also Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation cannot be seen or felt. It is UV radiation, not the warmth or brightness of the sun that causes changes to skin color, damage to eyes, and other bad health effects.

8. Sun Safe Behaviors SunWise

9. The Ozone Layer… • …is a thin shield high up in the sky. It protects life on Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. • In the 1980s, scientists began finding the ozone being depleted allowing more UV radiation to reach the Earth's surface. • The level of UV radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface can vary, depending on a variety of factors. Introduction

10. UV radiation levels vary depending on: • Time of day • Time of year • Latitude • Altitude • Weather Conditions • Environment-Reflection • Stratospheric Ozone Introduction

11. UV Radiation UV Radiation

12. How do we measure UV radiation levels? 11+ We use the UV Index Scale. Reported on a scale of 1 -11+. 10 9 8 7 6 Take special care when the UV Index is 5-6 or higher. 5 4 3 2 1 UV index Introduction

13. The Burning Facts… There is no such thing as a healthy suntan. • UVA rays –premature Aging • UVB rays –cause of sunBurn • Skin type affects the degree some people burn. • Use Sunscreen with SPF of 15 or more. • SPF 30 is NOT twice as protective as SPF 15. Introduction

14. How Can You Become SunWise?

15. SunWise Sun Safety Action Steps Wear Sunglasses Limit Time in the Midday Sun Seek Shade Use Sunscreen Avoid Tanning Parlors Cover Up Watch for the UV Index Wear a Hat Health Effects

16. Sun Safety Action Steps Limit Time in the Midday Sun The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the sun during these hours. Introduction

17. Sun Safety Action Steps Seek Shade Staying under cover is one of the best ways to protect yourself from the sun. But remember, shade structures do not offer complete sun protection. Introduction

18. Sun Safety Action Steps Cover Up Wearing tightly woven, loose-fitting, and full-length clothing is a good way to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Introduction

19. Sun Safety Action Steps Use Sunscreen Use sunscreen of SPF 15+ liberally and reapply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, playing, or exercising outdoors. Introduction

20. Sun Safety Action Steps Wear a Hat A hat with a wide brim offers good sun protection for your eyes, ears, face, and the back of your neck. Introduction

21. Sun Safety Action Steps Wear Sunglasses Sunglasses that provide 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection will greatly reduce sun exposure that can lead to cataracts and other eye damage. Introduction

22. Sun Safety Action Steps Avoid Tanning Parlors The light source from sunbeds and sunlamps damages the skin and unprotected eyes. It is a good idea to avoid artificial sources of UV light. Introduction

23. Sun Safety Action Steps Watch for the UV Index The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent overexposure to the sun. The UV Index is issued daily across the United States. Introduction

24. Are You SunWise?

25. True or False? You can get sunburned on a cloudy day. Introduction

26. True or False? You can get sunburned on a cloudy day. Even on an overcast day, 30 to 60 percent of the sun’s rays can reach the Earth’s surface. TRUE Introduction

27. True or False? You only need to wear sunscreen when you are at the beach. Introduction

28. True or False? You only need to wear sunscreen when you are at the beach. You do not have to be actively sunbathing to get a damaging dose of the sun. Everyday exposure counts! FALSE Introduction

29. Sunscreen SPF 8 True or False? Sunscreen with a SPF of LESS than 15 is enough to protect my skin. Introduction

30. Sunscreen SPF 15 True or False? Sunscreen with a SPF of LESS than 15 is enough to protect my skin. Use Sunscreen with SPF 15 or Higher. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. FALSE Introduction

31. True or False? My skin doesn’t get sunburned, so I don’t need to worry about protecting myself from overexposure to the sun. Introduction

32. True or False? My skin doesn’t get sunburned, so I don’t need to worry about protecting myself from overexposure to the sun. Skin cancer and other bad effects from the sun can affect any person, regardless of skin color. FALSE Introduction

33. Whatever You Do… Be SunWise! Introduction

34. SunWise a program that radiates good ideas www.epa.gov/sunwise U.S. Environmental Protection Agency